For the first time, the Government of Bangladesh is officially recognizing the courage and sacrifice of madrasa students who stood against the oppressive forces during the July Uprising. Many of them lost their lives, facing bullets with their bare chests in defence of their beliefs and values.
Especially in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area, the roads turned red with the blood of these young madrasa students. To remember their heroic resistance, the government is set to observe “Madrasa Resistance Day” on Monday, July 21.
Joint Initiative to Celebrate ‘Madrasa Resistance Day’
The Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, and the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy are jointly organizing the observance of this historic day. They have finalized a detailed program in coordination.
Preparations are ongoing to host a major event on the road near Ibn Sina Hospital in the Jatrabari area, where many of these brave students were martyred.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Education, this will be the first time the government is officially recognizing the heroic role of madrasa students on a national platform.
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Distinguished Guests to Attend the Ceremony
The event will be graced by Dr. C R Abrar, the government’s Education Advisor, who will attend as the chief state guest. Alongside him, several other advisors, government secretaries, and well-known personalities from the fields of education, literature, and art are expected to join.
Programs Scheduled from Afternoon to Late Night
The day’s event will start at 3:00 PM and continue until 11:00 PM. A range of activities has been planned, including:
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Remembrance by families of martyrs
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Testimonies from injured students
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Documented stories from student movements of 2013, 2021, and 2024, all of which opposed fascism
Cultural Performances and Visual Storytelling
The evening will feature:
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Poetry recitation, Hamds, Naats, and Nasheeds
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Songs of resistance to inspire unity
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Screening of two documentaries:
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“Chhottorishe July”
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“Shada Jobba, Lal Rokto” (White Robes, Red Blood)
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Additionally, there will be symbolic performances on resistance and revival, aerial drone shows, and the streets of Jatrabari will echo with the fiery slogans that once shook the nation.
Source: Bangladesh Times
